Bank - Community Learning Disability Nurse / GP Link Worker

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Bank - Community Learning Disability GP Link Worker. This role focuses on enhancing the physical health and well-being of individuals with learning disabilities through effective collaboration with GP practices. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized nursing qualification and experience in relevant services. Competitive pay and flexible working hours are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay

Paid annual leave and statutory sick pay

Access to the NHS pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

Flexibility of hours/location

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Compassionate and skilled professional capable of fostering relationships with GP practices.
• Experience in Learning Disability services or Primary Care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities.
• Validate GP Learning Disability Registers.
• Increase uptake and quality of Universal Care Plans.
• Undertake holistic assessments and care planning.

Skills

Strong skills in assessment, care planning, and risk management skills

Experience working within a GP or Primary Care setting

Education

Recognised Learning Disability nursing qualification or considerable experience in Learning Disability services

Job description

Overview

Go back NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Bank - Community Learning Disability Nurse / GP Link Worker

The closing date is 13 October 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Bank - Band 6 Community Learning Disability GP Link Worker to join our Bank, to initially support the Redbridge Community Learning Disability Team. This is a specialist role designed to strengthen the links between GP practices and the Learning Disability service, supporting improvements in the physical health, wellbeing, and care planning for people with learning disabilities.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and proactive professional who can foster strong relationships with GP practices and collaborate effectively across services. You should have:

A recognised Learning Disability nursing qualification or considerable experience in Learning Disability services

Or experience working within a GP or Primary Care setting

Strong skills in assessment, care planning, and risk management skills.

Main duties of the job

• Improve the quality of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities.
• Validate GP Learning Disability Registers.
• Increase the uptake and quality of Universal Care Plans.
• Undertake holistic assessments, care planning, and implementation of care.
• Complete Health Action Plans and Hospital Passports.
• Carry out physical health checks, including ECGs.
• Undertake risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
• Work in close partnership with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), GPs, and Primary Care colleagues.

About us

We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:

• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;
• Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;
• Access to the NHS pension scheme;
• Paid mandatory training;
• Opportunities for locally agreed training;
• Flexibility of hours/location;
• Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;
• Free uniform;
• Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.

Working with our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to building a flexible temporary workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and respond to short-term service needs with high-quality, person-centred care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

Please contact temporary staffing recruitment if you have any further questions - [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered LD Nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust